Mn. Aquillius Mn.f. Mn.n, 65 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.90 g, 6 h), Rome. VIRTVS III•VIR Helmeted and draped bust of Virtus to right. Rev. MN AQVIL MN•F MN•N / SICIL Warrior standing front, head to right, holding shield in his left hand and lifting up fallen figure with his right. Babelon (Aquillia) 2. Crawford 401/1. RBW 1443. Sydenham 798. Beautifully toned. Very minor areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From the Maggiore Collection, formed in the late 1970s to early 2000s.